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Private Camp White Sulphur [Springfield, Arkansas] Sept 12 1862 General: Believing that you entertain an inflexible sense of Justice, and have at heart the efficiency of the service and the honor of the state of Arkansas, I am induced to write you this letter. You will perhaps remember that when I was directed to bring the Extra companies that I had raised, to this place, I was also informed by Col [Robert C.] Newton, first that Col [Robert G.] Shaver had been directed to consult with me in regard to the appointment of officers, and afterwards that the recomendations should be made through Genl [John S.] Roane in the same manner. When I reached here I found that Col [Edward E.] Portlock [Jr.] had been already appointed. I was very willing that I should be relieved of this responsibility, but I was surprised that a non-resident of the state had been put in the position. The Regiment is dissatisfied with Col. Portlock chiefly perhaps on this account, and have appealed to me to assist them, if possible, in procuring a leader who shall be a citizen of their own state. I think under such a leader they would fight better, and that it is due to our troops that they should be officered by our own cit= (over)

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Private Camp White Sulphur [Springfield, Arkansas] Sept 12 1862 General: Believing that you entertain an inflexible sense of Justice, and have at heart the efficiency of the service and the honor of the state of Arkansas, I am induced to write you this letter. You will perhaps remember that when I was directed to bring the Extra companies that I had raised, to this place, I was also informed by Col [Robert C.] Newton, first that Col [Robert G.] Shaver had been directed to consult with me in regard to the appointment of officers, and afterwards that the recomendations should be made through Genl [John S.] Roane in the same manner. When I reached here I found that Col [Edward E.] Portlock [Jr.] had been already appointed. I was very willing that I should be relieved of this responsibility, but I was surprised that a non-resident of the state had been put in the position. The Regiment is dissatisfied with Col. Portlock chiefly perhaps on this account, and have appealed to me to assist them, if possible, in procuring a leader who shall be a citizen of their own state. I think under such a leader they would fight better, and that it is due to our troops that they should be officered by our own cit= (over)